cozen

Definition

To become cozy; (by extension) to become acquainted, comfortable, or familiar with.

Etymology

From coz(y) + -en.

Example Sentences

• ""As I see it, Master Fraser, a 'bairn' ought to be verra concerned when a mon thrice her age cozens up to her.""
• "A wasp nest cozened up in the corner of the far ceiling."
• "I heard someone at the swap meet say they were going to cozen up to someone, and someone else told me my sales pitch was a filibuster."